Last, but not least, of the Lancaster proposals!

One of the things to remember as you read over this one is that some form of an integrated resource directory for the Northern Neck is something that many groups have suggested and sought after. This proposal could be a part of several of the other suggestions for a more centralized or coordinated approach. Again, in the Lancaster Community Conversation group's own words:

Action Item
INTEGRATED DATABASE OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES
(Lancaster Visions Group: Proposed 3/27/10)

Goal:
To establish a comprehensive and accessible database of community resources (services & programs)

Reasons needed:
To match community resources to community needs
To encourage cooperation, collaboration and communication among providers
To assist in identifying gaps in services/programs
To decrease duplication of services and programs

Implementation
1.Identify what’s already in place and/or in development such as:
Connect Rappahannock
Visions Resource Sharing meetings
Northumberland/Lancaster Interfaith Services Council (has gathered
information with assistance from St. Andrew’s on 30-40
resources/providers)
Other organizations such as Bay Aging, DSS, CRS, etc. also have information
2.Determine contents/categories
3.Gather information of resources/programs
Specifics on service/program
Contact Person (ex. for future updating)
4.Create database
5.Maintain database including updates

Questions:
1.Limit to Northumberland and Lancaster Counties?
2.Leadership/task force to develop and implement?
3.Who will be responsible for compiling and maintaining the database?
Skilled volunteers to research and input data?
4.How to market this resource and make information available?

Financial Implications:
1.Part-time Database Project Coordinator (paid or volunteer)
2.Web Page design and maintenance (webmaster)

NOTE: This Action Idea may be a “stand alone” project or integrated into the Clearinghouse model Action Idea also proposed by the Lancaster Group.